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This Month's Feature Article
Recipe
for a Snowstorm: 
What to stock up on when you're stuck inside
During
the day before the last snowstorm, I had to laugh at all the crazy
people (myself included) fighting their way into the grocery store to
arm themselves against indoor boredom and to possibly fortify their
energy before shoveling a ton of snow. I kept thinking
that everyone would actually be better off if they stayed home and dug
into their pantry or used up what's in the fridge instead of buying
that white bread or processed sugar snack. I would
recommend snacking on food that is energy-dense and nutritious.
Here are some of my ideas for a healthier version of
snowstorm food fare. With most of these foods, you don't
have to go out to the store the last minute to purchase them--you can
avoid the madness and stock up in advance!
- Baked kale chips: drizzle olive oil and
sprinkle salt on kale leaves before baking in oven on low temperature
for ten minutes. Yummy like potato chips, but way healthier. See my recipe.
- Baked yams: with a little butter and
nuts on top, or a smear of almond butter.
- Air-popped organic
popcorn is the best method for popping; second
is microwavable. Try drizzling olive oil and sea salt on the warm
popcorn.
- Granola:
homemade is best so that you can control the sugar content. See my recipe.
- Homemade cookies:
Reinvent your favorite
recipes by cutting the sugar content in half (it will still be
sweet), using whole wheat flour and replacing the chocolate chips with
nuts or seeds.
- Plain oatmeal:
cook from scratch and add a fried banana with a handful of nuts and if
necessary, a gentle sweetener like brown rice syrup or agave nectar.
- Homemade pizza:
Keep the pizza dough frozen until ready to use. Top with pre-cooked
vegetables or last night's leftovers! Anything works!
- Bean soup:
provides warm, dense energy and is easy to heat up; many organic
varieties are available in cans. See below for
my favorite black bean soup.
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Recipe
of the Season: Black Bean Soup
A variation from
Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special
Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 25-30 minutes -- Simmering Time: 20 minutes
This soup is a great winter side dish or main course,
and another way to incorporate the benefits of the black bean into a
meal. All beans offer fiber and protein, and
black beans in particular, provide antioxidants which support the
immune system. You will also love the flavor
and will enjoy matching it up with cornbread, salads or sandwiches.
Enjoy!
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
2 cups peeled and diced carrots
1 ½ tsp. ground cumin
1 cup celery
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
Two 15-ounce cans of black beans, undrained
2 cups chopped fresh or undrained canned tomatoes (14 oz. can)
½ cup orange juice
½ cup water
Optional: Top finished
soup with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a soup pot. Saute the
onions and garlic in the oil for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently,
until the onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots and cumin and cook on
medium heat, stirring often, for a few minutes.
- Add the celery and bell peppers, lower
the heat, cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, oj and water, and
simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
Notes: To save time, prepare
the carrots, celery and bell peppers while the onions cook, just
remember to stir the onions in between chopping! If using fresh tomatoes, you may want to
simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes.
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About Sharon
 Sharon Goldner
motivates individuals and groups to live their fullest potential. As a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and owner
of Recipe For A Healthy Life, she makes the connection
between food, and the mind and body so that individuals can easily
understand their path to health and vitality.
She is a graduate of the Institute of Integrative
Nutrition in New York City, and is certified by the American
Association of Drugless Practitioners and Columbia University Teacher's
College. Her training as a Vegetarian Chef at
the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health & Culinary Arts in New
York City enables her to work with clients in a fun and practical way
as they create a realistic eating plan.
Sharon
is also a frequent wellness speaker for both corporate and
not-for-profit groups. Her empowering message provides participants
with the tools and inspiration to improve their food choices and the
quality of their lives.
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